Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are surging worldwide, posing a significant public health threat. The consequences of delayed diagnosis range from individual health complications...

What is newborn screening (NBS)? Newborn screening (NBS) is a crucial public health program that tests infants shortly after birth for rare but serious genetic and metabolic disorders...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant and growing public health challenge worldwide. Despite continued efforts to raise awareness and improve prevention, STI...

As U.S. medical laboratories adapt to evolving challenges, both ongoing (e.g., staffing issues and cost pressures) and emerging, respondents to the 2025 MLO State of the Industry...

Clinical laboratory leaders are often tasked with implementing change. Whether a simple process revision, or a more complicated initiative, these changes can quickly develop into...

Laboratory professionals know that a clean workspace is a safe workspace. Disinfection practices are at the core of maintaining a contamination-free environment, ensuring compliance...

But laboratories should still prepare for the future

In this issue, we are featuring the results of our State of the Industry Survey on Lab Management Best Practices. Thank you to all who responded to this survey. One of the primary...

With a new predictive preeclampsia biomarker test, laboratories continue to play a critical role with clinicians in improving maternal and newborn mortality in the United States...